What was the special mission of John the Baptist?

Answer

"There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of
the Light, that all men through him might believe." John 1: 6, 7.

What accompanies repentance?
By what did Peter, on the day of Pentecost, say that Christ had been approved by God?
What, therefore, did God say He would make?
In what language had some of the Old Testament prophets already foretold these signs?
What accompanies the earthquake?
What will the Lord he to His people at this time?
What did Paul say regarding our duty to the poor?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle